Couponing 101: Saving Money
Clipping Coupons
You've probably stood in a checkout line behind someone who has a
coupon for every item they've purchased, and it seems like eternity
until they are finished. But, they probably saved over 50% to 80% off
their grocery bill in that few minutes!
How, you ask?
If you want to try your hand at snipping scissors for savings, first
you need the coupons! The best source for coupons is in the Sunday
newspapers. The inserts are tucked in the middle with the
advertisements.
With the cost of a Sunday paper usually ranging from $1.00 - $1.50, it
is a good investment with sometimes hundreds of dollars worth of
coupons. And can you believe most people throw them away? Ask your
friends, relatives and neighbors to save the inserts for you. Be on
the lookout for businesses that subscribe and leave papers around for
customers to read (i.e. Gas Stations, Laundry Mats). Check recycling
bins. "Dumpster dive" if you have to.
On Monday, ask your newspaper carrier and stores if they have any
leftover Sunday papers that didn't sell. Vendors usually only have to
send in certain parts of the newspaper (i.e. the heading) of those
that didn't sell to get credit for unsold papers. But they still have
the coupons inside!
Unfortunately around Holidays, coupon inserts aren't as plentiful.
So, you may want to check the Newspaper in the Newsstand on Mother's
Day before searching the couch cushions for pocket change. And not
all Sunday newspapers carry the same inserts. Some may have one, and
another three. And even if they carry the same inserts, the amounts
of the coupons may be different! It is common that coupons have a
higher dollar value in an urban area over a rural area.
More ways to obtain coupons is directly from the manufacturers. Call
the toll-free number on your favorite brands asking for coupons.
Telling them first how much you like their product is a good
introduction to your plea. Most will be happy to mail you coupons.
Also check out to see if the product has a website. Email them or use
their contact form to inquire. Don't forget to include your mailing
address.
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